The Nazis and the indoctrination of young people (1933-39) Flashcards
1
Q
Who were children indoctrinated by at school?
A
Teachers = forced to join the Nazi Teachers’ Association
2
Q
What did the curriculum include?
A
- anti-Semitic Race Studies
- emphasised PE
- Boys prepared for military service
- Girls prepared for motherhood via Domestic
Science - All subjects biased toward Nazism (e.g History)
3
Q
What did children join outside of school?
A
- Boys joined the Hitler Youth
- Girls joined the League of German Maidens
4
Q
When did joining these become compulsory?
A
1936
5
Q
What was the Swing Movement?
A
A youth group that
- welcomed Jews
- listened to Jazz
6
Q
Who were the Edelweiss Pirates?
A
- working class youth
- fought the Hitler Youth
